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Primary schools in Benwell

All 3 primary schools in Benwell.

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  1. Atkinson Road Primary Academy

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8XT · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Nursery

    Results above the Benwell average.

    41 first choices for 42 places last year

    Met the standard at 1172%

    Benwell 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.3%Benwell 4.8%
    Pupils
    395
    Pupils per teacher
    16.3
    View school Atkinson Road Primary Academy
  2. St Johns Primary School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8HE · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Nursery

    Results well below the Benwell average.

    25 first choices for 25 places last year

    Met the standard at 1150%

    Benwell 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.9%Benwell 4.8%
    Pupils
    226
    Pupils per teacher
    17.1
    View school St Johns Primary School
The big picture

How Benwell's primary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Benwell 65%England 62%St Johns Primary School: 50%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell: 68%Atkinson Road Primary Academy: 72%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Benwell

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Benwell average 4.8%St Johns Primary School: 3.9%Atkinson Road Primary Academy: 5.3%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell: 5.3%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in Benwell

Ofsted grades in Benwell

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 3
  • Good: 3 of 3
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 3
  • Inadequate: 0 of 3
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Benwell

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 primary schools in Benwell have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    3 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Benwell, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Benwell, teaching 845 children. 1 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

100% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 91.3% across England. 0 are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

64.9% of pupils in Benwell met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 50% to 72%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

62.5% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,383 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 11.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Benwell?
There are 3 primary schools in Benwell, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Benwell?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Benwell include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell, Atkinson Road Primary Academy, and St Johns Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How are primary schools in Benwell ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Benwell perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Benwell, 65% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Benwell primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Benwell is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Benwell?
When choosing a primary school in Benwell, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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